Sugar Cookie Bars

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Line a 9×13-inch pan with aluminum foil and lightly grease it, or line it with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, cream cheese, and sugar until fluffy.
4. Beat in the vanilla extract, almond extract (if using), and eggs.
5. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
6. Carefully beat the flour mixture into the butter mixture, adding about half at a time.
7. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan. With lightly greased hands, press it into an even layer.
8. Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool the bars completely in the pan.

Frosting

1. Beat the butter until soft, then mix in the cream cheese.
2. Add the salt and vanilla extract.
3. With the mixer on low speed, beat in the powdered sugar about 1/2 cup at a time until the desired sweetness and thickness are reached.
4. Frost the cooled cookie bars, then decorate with holiday sprinkles.